“In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made school boards.”
— Mark Twain
Author: Mark Twain
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Prosperity is the best protector of principle.
“Prosperity is the best protector of principle.”
— Mark Twain
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Whenever you find yourself on the side
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
— Mark Twain
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Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell
“Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.”
— Mark Twain
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The secret source of humor is not
“The secret source of humor is not joy but sorrow; there is no humor in Heaven.”
— Mark Twain
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It usually takes me more than three
“It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.”
— Mark Twain
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Work consists of whatever a body is
“Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do. Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do.”
— Mark Twain
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Principles have no real force except when
“Principles have no real force except when one is well-fed.”
— Mark Twain
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Patriotism is supporting your country all the
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.”
— Mark Twain
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My books are like water; those of
“My books are like water; those of the great geniuses are wine. (Fortunately) everybody drinks water.”
— Mark Twain
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To succeed in life, you need two
“To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.”
— Mark Twain
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